The average bus between Evanston and Columbus takes 9h 17m and the fastest bus takes 8h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Evanston to Columbus. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Evanston and Columbus. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Evanston is at 6:01 PM which arrives into Columbus at 3:40 AM. All services require a transfer at 95th and take an average of 9h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Evanston to Columbus? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Evanston station and arriving at Columbus station via Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
Evanston to Columbus bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Chicago station.
Evanston to Columbus bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Columbus station.
The distance between Evanston and Columbus is 456.5 km. The road distance is 597 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago to Columbus 6 times a week. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 7h.